Fuxk me, @sammsky1 Fury has spent his entire boxing career Mourinho-ing it, this was Joshua’s first time. I mean, look at the fexking difference between both boxers Klitscho fights ffs.
But hey, Tyson’s a funny cnut I guess.
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But hey, Tyson’s a funny cnut I guess.
How’s it not impressive? He nullified Ruiz who everyone was saying was the better boxer after the last fight
I disagree personally, I thought he boxed beautifully, but I can respect that opinion. The cowardly thing though, no way, Ruiz was almost 4 stone heavier, as AJ just said boxing is about hitting and not getting hit.
That's why I think that Fury would beat AJ.
True but there's always something a bit unsatisfying about boxers just attempting to outpoint one another instead of actually engaging. AJ Klitschko for example, was infinitely more entertaining .
AJ won. United won. Great night for us all!
Ruiz never tried anything different. Deserved to lose. No plan b. Very easy victory for a much better boxer
There’s really no need for it, the first fight was Joshua being complacent.
Ruiz swore 
10 lashes for him
10 lashes for himEddie Hearn needs the Oscar music.
Ruiz swore
It may not have been some explosive or off your seat stuff, but technically, it was a top top performance.
Not the most thrilling fight but AJ did the disciplined work needed so well done.
He looks like the guy from white gold
Not sure what he was thinking getting even fatter. Also, he apparently didn't start his camp until September when his trainer wanted him there in July. Not surprising he got outpointed.
Perfect performance from AJ, total boxing master class.
Didn’t need to be a master class as Ruiz is a very average boxer that happens to have a sledgehammer of a punch! Steer clear of it and you win comfortably: will be the same against Wilder I’d imagine although his speed and movement are much better than Ruiz
To be fair even if Ruiz was a bit lighter, AJ still has the speed and height advantage so it would have been the same outcome.
Before he beat AJ he got paid 80k. For first AJ fight he got 5mil and 13mil for this (I've read even close to 35mil in other reports). When the jump is that big maybe it got to him with such a change in lifestyle.
Aj-Klitschko and Wilder-Fury are too massive outliers in how entertaining fights can be though. No serious fighters want to end up in fights like that. There’s too much damage and health risk there.
You have to fight to your strengths, boxing is a strategic sport you can’t just go in swinging if it means you’re going to lose, then you have to respect the fact boxers are humans and don’t want to sacrifice their health to such an extent . Personally I appreciate this type of boxing a lot more as it takes more skill, conditioning and discipline. Of course a slug fest is really entertaining too.
Worth watching a repeat of? Got up late and missed it.
Why is AJ mentioning fighting OrtizI imagine it may have been contracted. Probably made negotiating this fight easier. Wilder and Fury likely won’t be available until Autumn 2020 at the earliest anyway. Joshua probably needs to deal with some mandatories soon anyway.
AJ knocked out Klitschko and Whyte. Surely he can knock out an obese guy.
If you’re a casual fan expecting fireworks no.
Nope. Watch the highlights, probably the shortest you can find.
He tried that last time and look how it ended.
I mean, not really. Very routine fight for AJ.
Can tell there's not many fighters in this thread. Some of the comments criticising Joshua and saying the fight was boring are bizarre. Ruiz is a very dangerous fighter with quick hands and lots of power - these are literally the only tactics to nullify him and take the win. Too much to lose to just walk into a gunfight again.
Technically very good and shows just how much of a better boxer than Wilder he is.
Technically very good and shows just how much of a better boxer than Wilder he is.
Fury and Wilder are fighting in Feb/March so he has to face an opponent around same. So he can't face either of those so Ortiz or Whyte are next options. AJ vs Fury/Wilder would be August/Sept maybe.
Ruiz has a good chin. Only been knocked out once in his career and that was against AJ.
He ‘can’, as we saw in the first fight. But to get inside to him like that would’ve meant Ruiz getting those bizarrely fast mitts in hitting distance and him taking a knockdown or two also. Again, as we saw in the first fight.
AJ did everything right tonight.
Was expecting more of a Lewis v Rahman 2 type reaction from AJ tonight. Thoroughly convincing the world that the first fight was a fluke. Instead we got a masterclass in safety and avoidance.
It depends if you like disciplined tactical fights go for it but there wasn't much entertainment there. Great win though but he really needs to fight Wilder or Fury though to prove his pedagogy.
Knocked down, I don't believe he's ever been KO'd.
Anytime he got close Ruiz looked dangerous though his best route to a victory was to stand off and use his reach to boss the fight.
I would imagine there’s a large amount of people watching tonight that never watched a Mayweather fight.
Haven’t really got much excitement for a third, Joshua needs to move on and start preparing for Wilder/Fury/Usyk.
Agreed.
AJ cooked this fat chump with ease. Nice earner.